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Attorney
LOOKING FOR:
Permanent
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
6
EXPERTISE:
Client management, policy analysis and development, compliance, direct lobbying

Willie Seasoned attorney with 6 years of experience

Relevant Skills

Proficiency in securing significant legislative and budgetary victories, adept at coordinating issue-based advocacy campaigns, drafting budget language

Expertise Summary
  • Willie is a seasoned attorney with a proven track record in client management, policy analysis and development, compliance, direct lobbying expertise, and complex campaign management.  
    • He has demonstrated remarkable proficiency in securing significant legislative and budgetary victories across diverse sectors, including healthcare, civil and criminal rights, drug policy, and cannabis. 
    • He has 6 years of legal experience and 5 years in cannabis lobbying.  
  • As a Counsel/Lobbyist, Willie has orchestrated notable achievements.  
    • He drafted budget language and negotiated details with the Division of Budget and Legislature, creating a program offering higher reimbursement rates for school nutrition programs that purchase 30% of lunch food from New York farms, producers, or processors. 
  • Willie is adept at coordinating and overseeing issue-based advocacy campaigns and managing direct lobbying efforts targeting members of the New York State legislature, Executive branch offices, and state agencies.  
    • One of his standout accomplishments includes securing $9 million in funding through the New York State budget process for a nonprofit client by leveraging relationships with local elected officials and spearheading a comprehensive public affairs campaign for a new project. 
  • Furthermore, Willie has directly lobbied New York government officials on critical legislation such as the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act, providing insightful analysis and strategic guidance throughout the process. 

 

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